Large Business 51+ cpm

55 cpm Black & White and 41 cpm Colour Multifunction Copier / Printer / Scanner / Fax

Full-Colour Productivity for Today's Busy Office Environments.

Model:

MX5500N

Need a way to keep pace with today's increasing document demands?

The MX-5500N offers a powerful colour-capable solution for maximum office productivity and more.

Perfect for offices that mass-produce documents, the MX-5500N features a sturdy frame and streamlined paper feed system, boasts an extra-large paper capacity and offers a variety of productivity-enhancing finishing options. With impressive output speeds of 41 ppm in colour and 55 ppm in B/W, documents are ready when you need them. What's more, if you're in need of an office-wide network printing solution, just add the optional Fiery® Print Controller.

In addition to sporting a solid design and fast output, the MX-5500N provides outstanding image quality with Sharp's new toner, while advanced features like integrated document management optimise workflow and powerful multi-layered security functions protect your sensitive information. Built to meet the demands of today's business world, the MX-5500N offers new levels of efficiency and reliability.

Advanced Functions Made Easy

The MX-5500N is easy to use, regardless of experience. A large, easy to read 10.4 inch colour touch-screen LCD control panel allows users to easily locate the MX-5500N's advanced functions. In addition, user-specific customisable "home" screens allow quick access to frequently used functions.

Key Features:

Exceptional Productivity
Superb Image Quality
Multi-Faceted Colour Performance
Versatile Operation
Multi-Layered Security
Environment and User-Friendly

Network Printing

Speedy Printing and Data Processing
Fiery® Print Controller
Large Paper Capacity
High-Quality Imaging with New Toner
Twin Black Toner Cartridges
Automated Job Finishing
Network Tandem Function
Proof Printing
Supports PCL5c/PCL6 and PS3 Printer Languages
USB Memory Direct Print
Various Print Applications
Network Ready: Supports Most Office Environments

Copying

Speedy Copying and Quick First Copy Time
Productive Collated Output from Memory
Duplex Single Pass Feeder (DSPF)
Built-in Stackless Duplex Module
Enhanced Sharp Auto Colour Mode
Job Build for Large-Volume Scanning
Auto Colour Selection
Image Editing Functions
Various Copy Applications

Image Sending

Multiple Distribution of Scanned Files
LDAP Support
A3 Colour Network Scanning
High-Speed Super G3 Fax Operation
Automated Fax Finishing
PC-Fax/PC-Internet Fax
Internet Fax
Fax: Duplex Transmission and Reception
Multi Access Function

Document Management

Document Management on the Hard Disk
Easy Access to Stored Files
Quick Filing
Advanced Filing Function
Sharpdesk™ for Total Document Management

Security

Industry-Leading Multi-Layered Security
Data Security Kit
Encrypted PDF with Password Protection
Document Control Function
IP/MAC Address Filtering
Print Hold and Confidential Print
Secure Socket Layer
User Authentication

Environment & User-Friendly

Environmentally Conscious Supplies
Full-Grip Short Vertical Paper Path
Environmentally Conscious Design
10.4 inch Colour LCD Panel
Customisable Keys on the LCD Control Panel
Job Status Screen
Printer Status Monitor
Integrated Web-Based Device Management
Device Cloning
Sharp OSA (Open Systems Architecture)

Available Peripherals include

MXFNX3: Finisher
MXFNX4: Saddle-stitch Finisher
MXCFX1: Inserter
MXRBX2: Paper Pass Unit
MXPNX2A/B/C/D: 2/3/4/4-wide Hole Punch Modules
MXFXX1: Fax Expansion Kit
MXFWX1: Internet Fax Expansion Kit
MXLCX2: 3,500 sheets (A4) Large Capacity Tray
MXLCX3: 3,000 sheets (A3) Large Capacity Tray
MXPEX2: Fiery® Print Controller
MXPKX1: PS3 Expansion Kit
MXFRX3U: Data Security Kit (non CC version)
MXFRX3: Data Security Kit (Common Criteria validated)
MXAMX1: Application Integration Module
MXAMX2: Application Communication Module
MXAMX3: External Account Module
MXUSX1/5: Sharpdesk 1/5 License Kit
MXUS10/50/AO: Sharpdesk 10/50/100 License Kit
ARPF1: Barcode Font Kit

General
Type	Console
Engine speed^*1	Colour: max. 41 cpm/ppm, B/W: max. 55 cpm/ppm
Paper size	Max. A3 wide, min. A5R
Paper capacity	Standard: 3,100 sheets (1,200 sheet tray, 800 sheet tray, 2 x 500 sheet trays, 100 sheet multi-bypass tray), maximum: 6,600 sheets
Warm-up time	Less than 295 sec.^*2
Memory	[Copier memory] Standard 1GB
	[Printer memory] Standard 896MB, 80GB HDD ^*3
Power requirements	230-240V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption (max.)	1.84 kW
Dimensions (W x D x H)	795 x 715 x 1,225 mm
Weight	Approx. 209 kg
Features	Card shot, Edge/Centre erase, Job build, Pre-heat/auto power shut-off modes, User authentication (1,000 accounts)

Copier
Original paper size	Max. A3
First copy time^*4	Full colour: 8.4 sec., B/W: 4.5 sec.
Continuous copy	Max. 999 copies
Resolution	Scan: 600 x 600 dpi; 600 x 300 dpi;
	Print: 600 x 600 dpi
Gradation	Equivalent to 256 levels
Zoom range	25 to 400% (25 to 200% using DSPF) in 1% increments
Preset copy ratios	10 ratios (5R/5E)
Features^*5	Auto paper selection (mixed/random size feeding), Auto magnification selection, Paper type selection, Auto tray switching, Rotation copy, Electronic sorting, Network tandem copy, Book copy, Margin shift, Dual page copy, Multi-shot (4-in-1, 2-in-1), Cover/transparency/tab page insertion, Pamphlet copy, 2-sided Copy orientation change, XY zoom, B/W reverse, Mirror image, Duplex copy, Toner save mode, Reserved copy, Job programme, Image repeat, Irregular original/paper size input, Stamps (date, page number, text, stamp), Multi-page enlargement, Tab copy, Centering, Proof copy, Document control, Auto colour selection, Enhanced Sharp auto colour mode, Auto calibration

Network Scanner
Scan method	Push scan (via operation panel), Pull scan (with TWAIN-supporting application)
Resolution	Push scan: 100, 200, 300, 400, 600 dpi Pull scan: 75, 100, 150, 200, 300, 400, 600 dpi 50 to 9600 dpi
File formats	TIFF, PDF, encrypted PDF, JPEG (colour only)
Scanner utilities	Sharpdesk™
Scan destinations	Scan to e-mail, desktop, FTP server, network folder, USB memory
Features	Internet fax^6PC-Internet fax transmission^6, Enhanced Sharp auto colour mode, Mixed size original scanning, LDAP support, Direct entry (address/subject/message), 999 one-touch dials, 500 group dials, 48 job programmes, Broadcasting, Long original scanning (max. 800mm), Auto colour selection

Document Filing
Document Filing capacity	Main and custom folders: 30GB, 4,200 pages^7or 3,000 files Quick file folder: 10GB, 1,400 pages^7 or 1,000 files
Stored jobs	Copy, print, scan, fax transmission^*8
Storage folders	Quick file folder, main folder, custom folder (max.500 folders)
Confidential storage	Password protection

Network Printer
Resolution	600 x 600 dpi
Enhanced resolution	600 x 1,200 dpi for B/W printing with PS Expansion Kit
Interface	USB 1.1 (Windows®98/Me/2000/XP,Windows Server™ 2003), USB 2.0 high-speed (Windows®2000/XP) 10Base-T/100Base-TX
Supported OS^*9	Windows®98/Me/2000/XP,Windows Server™ 2003, Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.2, Mac OS X 10.1.5, 10.2.8, 10.3.3 to 10.3.9, 10.4
Network protocols^*9	TCP/IP, IPX/SPX (NetWare), NetBEUI, EtherTalk (Appletalk)
Printing protocols	LPR, Raw TCP (port 9100), POP3 (e-mail printing), HTTP, Novell Printserver application with NDS and Bindery, FTP for Downloading print files, EtherTalk printing, IPP
PDL emulation	Standard: PCL6/5c Option^*10:PS3 emulation
Available Fonts	80 fonts for PCL, 136 fonts for PS3 emulation^*10
Features^511	Network tandem print, Rip Once/Print Many, Job retention (print hold, proof print, confidential print), Direct PDF/TIFF/JPEG printing, Carbon copy print, Duplex print, Printer administration utility & status monitor, IP/MAC address filtering and port/protocol management, Font and form download, Pamphlet style, Binding edge, N-up (2/4/6/8/9/16), Paper/output tray selection, Cover insertion, Transparency interleave, Fit to page, Watermarks, Offset output, Form overlay, Auto configuration, Barcode font compatibility, Tab print, Poster print, Document control

B/W Facsimile	(optional MX-FXX1 required)
Compression method	MH/MR/MMR/JBIG
Communication protocol	Super G3/G3
Transmission time	Less than 3 seconds ^*12
Modem speed	33,600 bps to 2,400 bps with automatic fallback
Transmission resolution	Standard: 203.2 x 97.8 dpi Extra Fine: 406.4 x 391 dpi
Recording width	A3 to A5
Memory	8MB Flash memory
Grey scale levels	Equivalent to 256 levels
Features	Duplex transmission/reception, Quick on-line transmission, Error correction mode, F-Code compatibility (confidential, relay broadcast), LDAP support, 999 one-touch dials, 500 group dials, 48 job programmes, Broadcasting number registration, Polling, Memory transmission/reception, Auto reduction (transmission/reception), Rotation transmission/reception, Print actual size, 2-in-1 transmission, Long original transmission (max. 800 mm), PC-Fax transmission^*12 , Timer transmission, Paperless faxing with inbound routing to e-mail, Activity report, Anti-junk fax, Dual page scan, Mixed size original scanning

1: Copy mode: When copying same document continuously on portrait A4 plain paper in non-offset mode. Print mode: When printing same document continuously on portrait A4 plain paper in non-offset mode, excluding processing time. 2: At rated voltage, 23°C. 3: 1GB = One billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Actual formatted capacity is less. 4: Portrait feeding of A4 sheets from main unit's 2nd paper tray (right-hand tandem tray), using document glass, without Auto Colour Selection and Auto Colour mode, polygon in rotation. 5: Some features require option(s). 6: Optional MX-FWX1 required. Max. resolution is 400 dpi. 7: Measured using Sharp’s standard chart (A4 with 6% coverage, B/W). The Quick File Folder shares the HDD with the Job Build function: up to 10GB of data storage is available when using both functions. The storage capacity will be less for colour pages. 8: Optional MX-FXX1 required. 9: Optional MX-PKX1 required for Mac OS and EtherTalk. 10: Optional MX-PKX1 required. 11: Some features are not available according to the printer driver used. 12: Based on Sharp’s standard chart with approx. 700 characters (A4 or portrait) at standard resolution in Super G3 mode, 33,600 bps, JBIG compression. *13: For Windows environments only. Windows, Windows Server and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other brand names and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The Energy star logo is a certification mark and may only be used to certify products that have been determined to meet the Energy Star programme requirements. Energy star is a US registered mark. The Energy Star guidelines apply to products only in the US, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Some features require Optional items. Please consult with an authorised Sharp Reseller for details. All information and technical details are correct as at machine release date.

MX5500N Brochure

Software & Drivers

Business Products Warranty Statement

This Sharp product is warranted against faults in material and manufacture for the period as stated in the table below. In the event of any defect arising in the equipment during the warranty period, such repairs should only be carried out by the Dealer from which the unit was originally purchased or a Service Centre approved by Sharp to service this type of equipment. These repairs would be carried out at no charge to the owner, subject to the conditions specified herein.

The owner is responsible for any transportation and insurance costs if the product has to be returned for repair. This warranty does not extend to accessories or defects or injuries caused by or resulting from causes not attributable to faulty parts or the manufacture of the product, including but not limited to, defect or injury caused by or resulting from misuse, abuse, neglect, accidental damage, improper voltage, liquid spillage, vermin infestation, software, use of consumables other than those approved by Sharp or any alterations made to the product which are not authorised by Sharp.

Please retain your sales documentation, as this should be produced to validate a warranty claim. This warranty is in addition to and in no way limits, varies or excludes any express and implied rights and remedies under any relevant legislation in the country of sale. However to the extent permitted by such legislation. Sharp excludes any liability for any indirect or consequential damage arising from the purchase or use of the product. To the extent permitted by law, Sharp excludes all implied warranties and conditions and where the product is one that is not normally required for personal, domestic or household use. Sharp limits its liability to repair or replacement (at Sharp's option) of materials or workmanship which are found by Sharp to be defective.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This warranty applies to products sold in Australia & New Zealand

WARRANTY PERIODS


Projection Equipment	24 months (excluding lamps and air filters)
Electronic Cash Registers	12 months
Facsimile	12 months
Copiers & Ancillaries	6 months
Information Display Panels	36 months
POS Terminals	12 months
Multi Function Device	12 months